Welcome to the Open Source Project B Code Style Guide. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the coding standards and best practices followed by the project. Whether you are a contributor or a user of the project, adhering to these guidelines will ensure consistency and maintainability of the codebase.

Overview

The code style guide is designed to promote readability, maintainability, and efficiency in the codebase. It covers various aspects of coding, including naming conventions, formatting, and documentation.

Naming Conventions

Variables and Functions

  • Use camelCase for variable and function names.
  • Use uppercase with underscores for constants.
  • Prefix global variables with g_.
  • Prefix functions with do_ for utility functions.

Classes and Modules

  • Use PascalCase for class names.
  • Use lowercase with underscores for module names.

Formatting

Indentation

  • Use 4 spaces for indentation.
  • Avoid mixing tabs and spaces.

Line Length

  • Limit line length to 80 characters for better readability.
  • Use line breaks appropriately to maintain readability.

Comments

  • Use meaningful comments to explain complex logic or decisions.
  • Avoid excessive comments that clutter the code.

Documentation

Inline Documentation

  • Use JSDoc or similar for documenting functions and classes.
  • Include a description, parameters, return type, and examples.

External Documentation

  • Maintain a comprehensive README file with project information.
  • Provide a detailed documentation page on the project website.

Code Quality

Code Reviews

  • Regularly conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards.
  • Encourage constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Testing

  • Write unit tests for critical functions and modules.
  • Use continuous integration to automate testing and build processes.

Community Resources

For further reading and resources, please visit the following links:

Code Style

By following these guidelines, you will contribute to a more consistent and maintainable codebase for Open Source Project B. Thank you for your participation!